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C529 BNX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,041 mi
Last recorded125,041 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC529 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,041 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 123,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,077 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play inner seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,873 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,873 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Little reserve travel in parking brake lever.

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 113,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play rear propshaft u/j.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,749 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper mounting loose

Fail 14 Jul 2015 112,746 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper mounting loose

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 112,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 112,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished/split on inner side wall

Pass 12 May 2011 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre inner sise wall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 110,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 109,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 109,197 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 109,172 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,587 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C529 BNX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C529 BNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C529 BNX registered?

C529 BNX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C529 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C529 BNX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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